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Backup QB Tyrod Taylor's time with the Ravens could be over

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(1/16/2015)Ravens backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor is contemplating his future as he is set to hit the free-agent market after backing up Joe Flacco the last four seasons. Taylor did not attempt a pass in 2014 for the first time in his career.

"That's the nature of the game," Taylor said of playing infrequently, per The Baltimore Sun. "I knew that coming into this situation. When I got drafted here, Joe was pretty durable. My job was to stay ready and I think I've done that in my time here. I've learned a lot.

"I've been reliable. The coaches have confidence in me. It's just a fresh start. I knew the reality was coming. I have had time to think about it and we'll see what's the plan moving forward."

Ravens backup runners do little Week 6

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(10/12/2014)The Ravens backup runners did little Week 6.

Lorenzo Taliaferro received just two carries, but did gain 29 yards. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor had four carries for -3 yards. He did not receive a passing attempt. Both players will take on the Falcons Week 7.

Tyrod Taylor entrenched ahead of Keith Wenning

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(7/14/2014)The Ravens drafted Keith Wenning in the sixth round to vie with Tyrod Taylor for the backup job behind quarterback Joe Flacco. But in minicamps, Wenning did not appear ready to challenge Taylor, reports the Baltimore Sun.

The paper expects Wenning to serve as the No. 3 quarterback this season while Taylor finishes out his rookie contract.

Ravens could be interested in T.J. Yates, Case Keenum

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(4/28/2014)The Ravens are "keeping an eye on" Texans quarterbacks T.J. Yates and Case Keenum, in case they're released following the draft, reports the Baltimore Sun. Baltimore is not committed to Tyrod Taylor as its backup quarterback.

Tyrod Taylor fighting for his job

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(3/30/2014)Ravens quarterback Tyrod Taylor said he spoke with coach John Harbaugh and understands he'll have to compete for the backup job in 2014.

"Yeah, we talked about it, and there's competition across the league every day," Taylor told the Baltimore Sun. "You've got to compete for your job to stay there. We know where we stand. I'm trying to get better every day. Competition — that's the name of this game."

Taylor has a career 47.2 passer rating, with no touchdowns and two interceptions among 35 pass attempts.

Ravens 'a little disappointed' in Tyrod Taylor's performance

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(3/25/2014)Ravens coach John Harbaugh confirmed the team wants to upgrade at backup quarterback. Tyrod Taylor is entering the final year of his contract and has never completed 60 percent of his passes in the preseason, notes ESPN.com.

"We've been very happy with Tyrod, and we feel like he has a great future, but we have been a little disappointed how he's played in games certainly," Harbaugh told the website. "We feel like he's a lot better than he's showed. I know he feels that way, too. We feel like Tyrod's best football is by far definitely in front of him, but he's only got one year left with us, so we need to add a quarterback into the mix, whether it be offseason or in the draft.”

Ravens looking to upgrade at backup quarterback

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(3/19/2014)The Ravens talked to Brandon Weeden before he signed with the Cowboys as Baltimore looks to improve at backup quarterback, reports ESPN.com. The website says the Ravens should look at Ryan Fitzpatrick, just released by the Titans.

Current No. 2 quarteback Tyrod Taylor "can get the team through a game if [Joe] Flacco got hurt," the report said. "But, if Flacco had to miss a significant amount of time, the Ravens' season would be over because Taylor isn't an accurate passer."

Tyrod Taylor sees some fourth-quarter snaps in Week 16 loss

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/22/2013)Ravens backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor took over for Joe Flacco late in the fourth quarter and completed 1 of 4 passes for 2 yards with and one interception in Week 16 against New England.

His first snap was botched, and the Patriots recovered in the end zone. He was then picked off by Tavon Wilson, who also returned it for a score. Taylor rushed for 39 yards on three carries in a 41-7 defeat.

Tyrod Taylor contributes in wildcat

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(11/24/2013)Ravens backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor, who had contributed zero passes and one run coming into the game, took several snaps out of the wildcat formation with the Ravens motivated to keep the ball out of the air on a windy day Week 12 against the Jets.

He looked good at first, picking up 17 yards on his first carry, but with losses of 6 and 7 yards on later carries, he ended up netting just 7 yards on four carries. He also caught a 6-yard pass and threw an incompletion.

Tyrod Taylor has 18 rushing yards

by Nando Di Fino | Senior Fantasy Writer

(11/10/2013)Ravens backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor carried the ball once for 18 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Bengals. Taylor came in on a designed play, which was an end-around/option hybrid.

The Ravens travel to Chicago to face the Bears in Week 11.

Three Ravens sit out preseason finale

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(8/30/2013)Ravens tight end Ed Dickson (hamstring), quarterback Tyrod Taylor (concussion) and wide receiver Deonte Thompson (chest) were all held out of Thursday's preseason finale against the Rams. The Ravens will open the season at Denver on Sept. 5.

Tyrod Taylor passes concussion tests, could play Thursday

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(8/27/2013)Ravens backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor passed part of his concussion testing and coach John Harbaugh said Taylor could play at St. Louis, assuming he is cleared. Joe Flacco won't play in the preseason finale, so it's an opportunity for Taylor to get substantial work.

Taylor got hurt in the fourth quarter of last Thursday's game against Carolina.

Tyrod Taylor checked out for concussion

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(8/23/2013)Ravens backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor may have suffered a concussion in the fourth quarter of Thursday's game against the Panthers, but that has yet to be confirmed through further testing.

"The only one injury issue was Tyrod," Ravens coach John Harbaugh told the Baltimore Sun. "He went through the concussion protocol there. So, we'll have to play that one by ear. I haven't heard anything on that. Other than that, we came out healthy. I'm very pleased about that."

Taylor left the game in the fourth quarter, after completing 3 for 4 passes for 26 yards and an interception. He added 24 yards on five carries, and appeared to suffer the injury after his final rush.

Taylor gets rare chance

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(12/30/2012)With a playoff spot already locked up, the Ravens opted to rest their starters in Week 17 against the Bengals. Quarterback Joe Flacco played a couple of series Sunday, and then turned the reins over to Tyrod Taylor, a little-used second-year quarterback out of Virginia Tech. Taylor completed 15 of 25 passes for 149 yards in the game, while rushing for an additional 65 yards and a touchdown on nine carries. He did turn the ball over once, on an interception, in a 23-17 loss.